Peacekeeping Operations — Mains Strategy

Mains Strategy

Structure answers using the challenge-reform-future framework. Begin with clear definitions distinguishing peacekeeping from other interventions. Use specific examples of Indian contributions (Congo, Cambodia, Somalia) and recent developments (Mali withdrawal, South Sudan).

Incorporate multiple perspectives: developing country views vs. Western approaches, sovereignty vs. intervention debates. Include statistical data on effectiveness (60% success rate) and India's contributions.

Draw diagrams showing peacekeeping evolution or organizational structure. Connect to broader themes like UN reforms, India's foreign policy, and international law. Use balanced analysis acknowledging both successes and failures.

Conclude with forward-looking assessments of peacekeeping's future role.

Also build Paper II skills

Dense constitutional and IR passages mirror CSAT-style comprehension and argument evaluation—build those skills in parallel. CSAT hub.

• Valid & invalid arguments
• Syllogisms
• Critical reasoning